Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.

Headquartered in Lachen near Zurich, Switzerland, the Octapharma Group is a leading company in the worldwide market for therapeutic human proteins. Working at Octapharma means to have an opportunity to contribute to our common goal - developing lifesaving therapies to improve patients' lives. Headquartered in Lachen near Zurich, Switzerland, the Octapharma Group is a leading company in the worldwide market for therapeutic human proteins. Working at Octapharma means to have an opportunity to contribute to our common goal - developing lifesaving therapies to improve patients' lives.

We are seeking

A Group Process Engineer to join our Global Engineering team. This position can be based at one of our production sites in Vienna, Stockholm, Lingolsheim or Springe.

In this role, you will represent Global Engineering in strategic investment projects, working closely with local Lead Engineers to define design strategies, ensure standardization, and secure functional, feasible solutions based on best practices. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of standardized technical design solutions across sites. You will collaborate with various group functions, local engineering departments, project teams, and external process suppliers to ensure alignment with company goals for capacity, efficiency, and operational excellence.

• Represent Global Engineering in local investment project design teams
• Collaborate with local Lead Engineers to define deliverables and design strategies
• Develop and review design requirements, process layouts, and flow diagrams
• Coordinate process equipment design and ensure implementation of group standards
• Evaluate technical solutions and ensure compliance with cGMP and documentation standards
• Lead group P&ID conventions and naming standards
• Support the transfer and continuous development of design standards across sites
• Act as an internal expert and advisor within your area of expertise

• University degree in a technical field (e.g. Chemical or Process Engineering or similar)
• 5-10 years of documented experience in process design and basic engineering within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong knowledge of wet bulk production, preferably in plasma processing
• Experience in fluid system calculations and dimensioning
• Skilled in developing Process Flow Diagrams (AutoCAD) and preferably layout planning in 2D/3D
• Familiar with engineering development models and related documentation
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across functions
• Understanding of core plant systems and pharmaceutical unit operations (e.g. chromatography, filtration technologies)

What's the best thing about working with us?

• You help save lives - Every day is meaningful as we produce life-saving medicines
• Family values - Long-term perspective for employees and relationships
• Be rewarded with an attractive salary and benefits package
• You will have a high level of influence where you can make a difference and leave your footprint
• Work with skilled and fun colleagues in a relatively informal organization
• Skills development - We offer various internal and external employee and leadership trainings, trainee programs and digital solutions

Additional information (Austria only):

The minimum gross wage according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) for your new job is EUR 3.909,67. We strive to adapt your salary to your range of tasks and to your profile, which is why we are ready to pay wages higher than collectively agreed. This is a legal requirement in Austria which is not applicable for other sites.

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